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Wyoming Farm to School day

GOSHEN COUNTY – On Wednesday, Goshen County School District held their Farm to School Day. The staff and students ate locally raised and butchered beef donated to the district by community …

More than a penny

GOSHEN COUNTY – The general election is quickly approaching and some of the incentives which appear on the ballot this year have officials in Goshen County and its small towns on edge.   …

Officials attend WACO Conference

GOSHEN COUNTY – The first October meeting of the Goshen County Commissioners was called to order by Michael McNamee, chairman. Present were Mary Feagler, clerk, Justin Burkart, vice chairman, …

Council declares emergency for pool repairs

TORRINGTON – The Torrington City Council met for its first October meeting on Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers. Present were Mayor Herb Doby and council members Wayne Deahl, …
Sports
Freshman Adisyn Rollins, center, returns a serve by Gillette College during the September 28 conference game.

Lady Lancers defeat Gillette in four

The EWC Lady Lancers scored another big conference win against Gillette College in four sets on Saturday.

EWC sophomore Taiki Sugawara won the men’s division at the golf tournament hosted by Otero College over the weekend.
The EWC men's golf team captured first at Otero College while the women placed second.
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LFL senior Skyler Thomas, pictured at the state tournament in Gillette, is the first No. 1 boys’ singles player to win two matches at state in years
Full results and a recap of the state tennis championships by Torrington's head coach.
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Tennis battles at state

Senior Madix McIntosh returns a serve at the state tennis championships in Gillette. McIntosh battled back from a setback to defeat Cheyenne Central in the No. 2 singles.

The Torrington High School tennis team rounded out the season with strong performances at the state tournament.

Lady Blazers defeat Newcastle, Burns

Senior Olive Osmera delivers a kill against Burns on September 28.

The THS Lady Blazers scored big conference wins against Newcastle and Burns over the weekend.

Harriers face tough Colorado competition

Junior Kaycee Kosmicki puts space between herself and the competition at the Longs Peak Invite in Colorado on September 27. Kosmicki placed 20th out of 270 runners at the event.

Goshen County harriers tested the mettle at the Longs Peak Invite in Colorado.

Doggers overwhelm Wright

Junior quarterback Brady Cook, No. 17, drives the ball forward against Wright on September 27 along with seniors Louden Bremer, right, and Kaiden Riggs, left.

Another big blowout victory for the LFL Doggers against Wright.

LFL goes 4-0 at Tiger Invite

Junior Skyla Wunder, pictured during the September 20 Homecoming game against Guernsey, led the Lady Doggers offense with seven kills against Kaycee at the Tiger Invite on September 28.

The Lady Doggers dominated the Tiger Invite, winning four of four games.

Obituaries
Marjorie “Marge” Wells Newman
TORRINGTON – A memorial service for Marjorie “Marge” Wells Newman, 101, will be held at a later date. Marge, beloved community, passed away September 27, 2024, at Goshen Healthcare …
Deidre Kay Arp Connell
LUTZ, FLORIDA – Deidre Kay Arp Connell, 78 of Lutz, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 20. She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska in 1945 to Gene Ferdinand Arp and Beulah Mae Arp. …
Bruce Greenly
CRESWELL, OREGON – It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Bruce Greenly, Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 66. Bruce passed away from complications of the heart; …
Colyer Funeral Home
Community

Purple doves at Main Street Market

TORRINGTON – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Goshen County Task Force on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse is working hard to put out awareness and raise funds to help people in …

Lancers inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

TORRINGTON – Eastern Wyoming College inducted 17 members into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Tuesday, October 1. The new PTK members are: Carter Anderson, Sarah Birdsall, Greisyn …

DSI hiring event

Goshen County Historical Society

GOSHEN COUNTY – If history is something you are interested in, Goshen County Historical Society might be something worth looking into.   Every fourth Tuesday of the month, from …
Records

Court fines for 9-22/9-27

September 22 Racheal Easler, Denver, vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary hwy (6+ mph over), $105. September 23 Yvonne Louise Peterson, Torrington, fraud by check, under $1,000, …

Emergency services rolling log

September 29 00:18 – Suspicious circumstances – Occurred on W A Street. RP thinks someone is in the house, hears talking in kitchen, can’t tell if male or female, RP in …

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Wyoming news

Barrasso, Hageman win big; Williams, Smith take local races

 Rob Mortimore TORRINGTON – Wyoming Senator John Barrasso and Representative Harriet Hageman cruised to victories in the August 21, 2024 primary election, while JD Williams and Scott …

Fire consumes livestock, feed, structures

GILLETTE – According to a recent social media update from the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management on August 28, there are a total of 290,842 acres on fire in a combination of four area wildfires …

State wildfires making way for invasive plants

WYOMING – Over several weeks, wildfires have ravaged northeastern Wyoming, burning nearly half a million acres of land in the Cowboy State and Montana. State firefighters have made progress …

UW seeks input on concealed carry law

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming is seeking feedback on potential changes to the college regulation 6-4, the use of university buildings, grounds and services in a survey available online. …

Opinion
It has been said, if you want a great column, write about something you are passionate about. If you want a good opinion piece, you should write with your heart.   There are a few things I …
Well, wasn’t that interesting? As some of you may know, I recently stepped down from my position here at the Telegram . I had absolutely no intention of doing so but my mental health …
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Courtesy photo Bryon Gibbens, president of the local motorcycle club, Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, presents Mary Hauser, board member of Gracie’s Promise with a check for …
YODER – The Yoder Community Center quickly filled up Friday night as residents gathered for the Yoder Fire Dinner and Speaker “Smokey” Event at 6:30 p.m. The dinner …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Lingle Town Council Members discuss various issues on the agenda just prior to the commencement of Wednesday night’s meeting. Pictured from left to right are council members Tabitha Lambert, Kathy Willhelm, mayor Micah Foster, and Shelly Duncan.

Lingle council pays attention to trees

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the mandatory discussion of weekly agenda items. Present at the meeting was mayor Micah Foster along …

GCSD approves 2024-’25 budget

TORRINGTON – During a special meeting and annual budget hearing, the Goshen County School District adopted the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting, held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, opened …

Festival of Sight to benefit Torrington Lions

TORRINGTON – Pioneer Park in Torrington will be a happening place to be on Saturday, July 20 as the Torrington Lion’s Club hosts the annual Festival of Sight and activities kick off at 9 …

Local business joins hemp community suit

TORRINGTON – CinD’s CBD and Vape, a local cannabidiol (CBD) retailer, along with other hemp retailers and agriculture organizations are claiming Wyoming’s recent ban on hemp …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 9141
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday September 17, 2024 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 am at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers
Public Notice No. 9140
Notice is hereby given that the location for the Goshen County School District No.1 Board of Trustees regular October 8, 2024, board meeting has been changed from the Board Room at the Central Administration Office to the cafeteria at Southeast Schools located in Yoder, WY.
Public Notice No. 9139
The Department of Environmental Quality/Water Quality Division (DEQ) has conducted a review of the proposed FY25 East D Street Improvements project in accordance with EPA and State of Wyoming procedures for implementing the State Environmental Review Process.
Public Notice No. 9138
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE
Public Notice No. 9137
Notice is hereby given for the City of Torrington, as provided under Wyoming State Statute Section, 15-1-407, Annexation Regulations for the State of Wyoming. Applicant is submitting a Notice for an informational meeting with the City Planning Commission and any public member that wishes to attend.